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Beginning 2026 with Forgiveness, Compassion, and a Willingness to Begin Again

As calendars open to page one and fireworks light up the sky, 2026 arrives with its quiet invitation to begin again. The new year is often framed by resolutions and fresh goals, but perhaps the most meaningful place to start isn’t with what we plan to do next, it’s with what we choose to release.

Is Jesse James really in that Missouri grave?

By Murray Montgomery  -  Staff WriterOne of the most famous outlaws in American history was the legendary Jesse James.And it seems that there has always been an air of mystery as to whether he was really killed the way our history books have recorded it.

WWII veteran USS Lexington now a Corpus Christi treasure

Story & Photos by Murray Montgomery  -  Staff Writer Resting peacefully in Corpus Christi Bay, the USS Lexington is an impressive tribute to all those brave men who served aboard her in times of war.

Veterans saluted under the Texas sky

Each November, when the evening skies glow gold with the first autumn light, Don Williams opens the gates of his ranch to welcome home a special group of guests, America’s veterans.

Quilted hugs of gratitude

Under the steady hum of quilting machines and the warmth of friendship, a group of dedicated quilters continues to create more than just fabric masterpieces, they craft heartfelt tributes to the men and women who served our nation.

Lavaca County and the Raw Frontier

By Murray Montgomery
     Staff WriterSeveral years ago, I received a complimentary copy of a new book, Raw Frontier (Volume Two), written by Keith Guthrie. His book is sort of an assortment of historical facts about the area that made up Green DeWitt's Colony during the birth of Texas.

From Texas to Normandy Beach

By Murray Montgomery -  Staff WriterMarvin Braune was a member of the famous 36th Infantry Division during World War II, but he probably joined that outfit before the war, in 1940, when the 36th was a Texas National Guard unit.

Honoring Our Veterans, One Cap at a Time

It’s hard not to notice the men and women in our community proudly wearing caps adorned with emblems and patches from the armed forces. These caps are more than just accessories. They are symbols of service, sacrifice, and identity.Each cap tells a story. From the U.S.

The day a tornado halted the SP railroad in Moulton

By Jimmy Appelt  -  Staff Writer On Saturday, Oct. 18, the annual Alton C. Allen Conference was held with a theme focusing on the railroad industry in Texas.

He built it one piece at a time

By Murray Montgomery - Staff WriterA framed photo hanging on the wall at the old Alcalde Hotel in Gonzales was my first introduction to Oliver Albert.As I recall, the photograph was of Mr. Albert standing beside one of his unique automobile creations.